FloraLexicon

This page is a detailed botanical reference. For name translations across countries, see: Almindelig merian.

Origanum vulgare

Also known as: Almindelig merian · Bergmynte · Dobromysl · Dobromysl obecná · Gewöhnlicher Dost · Kekik · Kinh giới cay · Kungsmynta · Lebiodka pospolita · Mäkimeirami · Marjoram liar · Mravinac · Oregano · Orégano común · Orégano europeo · Orégano mexicano · Orégano-comum · Orégão · Orégão-comum · Origan · Origan commun · Origano · Origano comune · Pamajorán obyčajný · Sovârf · Szurokfű · Wild marjoram · Wilde marjolein · Yabani mercanköşk · Κοινή ρίγανη · Ρίγανη · Душица обыкновенная · Материнка звичайна · Обикновен риган · Орегано · Риган · אורגנו · אזובית פשוטה · أوريغانو · اورگانو · اوریگانو · پونه کوهی · جنگلی مرزنجوش · زعتر بري · ኦሮጋኖ · ओरिगैनो · ஓரிகானோ · ඔරෙගානෝ · ออริกาโน · ออริกาโนสามัญ · 오레가노 · 와일드 마조람 · オレガノ · ワイルドマジョラム · 普通牛至 · 牛至

species · Type: herb

What is this herb called in different countries?

Indexed common names for this species, grouped by country. Each label opens that name’s hub.

Traditional-use themes, index safety flags, and how local herb names differ by country.

At a glance

Family
Lamiaceae
Countries & regions (index)
Not listed in the current index slice.
Evidence label (index)
Not listed in the current index slice.
Toxicity (index)
Not listed in the current index slice.
Sustainability / harvest
Not listed in the current index slice.

Uses & indexed themes

No extra therapeutic themes are listed for this species in the current index slice—see traditional use categories above.

    Geography

    Native / origin regions (dataset)

    Not listed in the current index slice.

    Where it appears in the index

    Not listed in the current index slice.

    Regional naming in the index

    • Algeria → medicinal useأوريغانو · زعتر بري
    • Argentina → medicinal useOrégano · Orégano común
    • Australia → medicinal useOregano · Wild marjoram
    • Austria → medicinal useGewöhnlicher Dost · Oregano
    • Belgium → medicinal useOregano · Origan
    • Brazil → medicinal useOrégano · Orégano-comum
    • Bulgaria → medicinal useОбикновен риган · Риган
    • China → medicinal use普通牛至 · 牛至
    • Croatia → medicinal useMravinac · Origano
    • Cuba → medicinal useOrégano europeo
    • Czechia → medicinal useDobromysl · Dobromysl obecná
    • Denmark → medicinal useAlmindelig merian · Oregano
    • Ethiopia → medicinal useኦሮጋኖ
    • Finland → medicinal useMäkimeirami · Oregano
    • France → medicinal useOrigan commun
    • Greece → medicinal useΚοινή ρίγανη · Ρίγανη
    • Hungary → medicinal useOregánó · Szurokfű
    • India → medicinal useओरिगैनो · ஓரிகானோ
    • Indonesia → medicinal useMarjoram liar · Oregano
    • Iran → medicinal useاورگانو · پونه کوهی
    • Israel → medicinal useאורגנו · אזובית פשוטה
    • Italy → medicinal useOrigano comune
    • Japan → medicinal useオレガノ · ワイルドマジョラム
    • Malaysia · Philippines · South Africa → medicinal useOregano
    • Mexico → medicinal useOrégano mexicano
    • Netherlands → medicinal useWilde marjolein
    • Norway → medicinal useBergmynte · Oregano
    • Pakistan → medicinal useاوریگانو · جنگلی مرزنجوش
    • Paraguay → medicinal useOrégano
    • Poland → medicinal useLebiodka pospolita · Oregano
    • Portugal → medicinal useOrégão · Orégão-comum
    • Romania → medicinal useOregano · Sovârf
    • Russia → medicinal useДушица обыкновенная · Орегано
    • Slovakia → medicinal useOregano · Pamajorán obyčajný
    • South Korea → medicinal use오레가노 · 와일드 마조람
    • Sri Lanka → medicinal useඔරෙගානෝ
    • Sweden → medicinal useKungsmynta · Oregano
    • Switzerland → medicinal useOrigano
    • Thailand → medicinal useออริกาโน · ออริกาโนสามัญ
    • Türkiye → medicinal useKekik · Yabani mercanköşk
    • Ukraine → medicinal useМатеринка звичайна · Орегано
    • Vietnam → medicinal useKinh giới cay · Oregano

    Names that can mean more than one plant

    ⚠️ Same common name, different species

    Different species can have different chemistry, traditions, and safety. Compare scientific names before use.

    Common questions

    Is Almindelig merian safe to drink daily?
    Many people use moderate amounts in teas, but safety depends on the exact species, dose, medications, and your health context. This page is informational only—ask a qualified clinician when unsure.
    What is Almindelig merian used for?
    In FloraLexicon’s index, this species is most often associated with: Not listed in the current index slice.. Traditional use is not proof of benefit or safety for any person.
    Is Almindelig merian safe?
    The index labels toxicity as Not specified. Common themes include Not listed in the current index slice.. This is not a personal risk assessment—ask a qualified clinician for your situation.
    Can Almindelig merian be confused with other plants?
    Yes—shared common names are a major source of mix‑ups. When you see an ambiguity callout below, open the name hub to compare scientific species side by side.

    Last updated from FloraLexicon’s merged ethnobotanical index—informational only; see disclaimer.

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